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Chapter of the month -- January 2007
This book examines SAP xApp analytics from a real-world viewpoint; challenges and opportunities, practical applications and working examples. Chapter of the Month
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Visual Composer for xApp analysis
Get inside Visual Composer and its functionality within NetWeaver for composite applications. Crash Course
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Quiz: Duet 101
You've heard about Duet, the joint SAP-Microsoft product formerly code-named Mendocino. But are you up to speed on the features, requirements and future improvements currently on the horizon? Find out here! Quiz: SearchSAP.com
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What are SAP xApp Analytics?
Curious about all the talk about xApp Analytics? This in-depth discussion between Business Process expert Helen Sunderland and xApp Analytics implementation expert Greg Root examines what exactly xApp Analytics does and how it can benefit your compan... Blog
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Book: SAP xApps and the Composite Application Framework
This book provides the overview you need to begin developing SAP xApps and custom composite applications using the composite application framework. This sample chapter from SAP Press delves into the benefits of the flexible application architecture. Chapter of the Month
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IDoc/ALE and NetWeaver WebAS development FAQ
Veteran guru Axel Angeli has been helping SearchSAP.com users with NetWeaver development issues for years. Here are his most frequently resurfacing questions. FAQ
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SAP exec talks partners, platforms and the SAP economy
Learn SAP partner ecosystem trends. SAP's Zia Yusuf discusses the developer network, NetWeaver development fund usage, and why he thinks SAP's model beats Salesforce.com's. Article | 17 Mar 2008
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xApps bring in $200 million in 2006; partners a key
SAP reported that xApps license revenue reached $200 million in 2006 and says partners will continue to be a key development force in the future. Article | 25 Jan 2007
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xApps in 2006: Progress or potential?
In 2006, SAP increased xApp development, and customers put them to use in a variety of ways. We take a look at some xApps announcements and customer successes. Article | 11 Jan 2007
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Movie production firm learns lesson with SAP xApps
Consumer electronics and post production studio, Thomson, overcame employee resistance when it deployed SAP xRPM for better oversight of its research and development operations. Article | 28 Sep 2006
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SAP driving SOA adoption with composite apps
SAP's composite application strategy provides its customer base a smooth approach to a service oriented architecture. Article | 31 Aug 2006
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Podcast: SAP, Microsoft Duet costs, viability explained
Jim Murphy of AMR Research discusses a recent survey in which SAP customers saw the value in Duet, but said it isn't ready for prime time. Article | 23 Aug 2006
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SAP, Microsoft Duet unveiled: Special report
Get the latest news and information about Duet, the jointly developed SAP-Microsoft product. Listen to an audio download about the technology or take our quiz. Article | 23 Aug 2006
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SAP xApp vendor sees future in composite applications
Smaller vendors such as MCA Solutions fill gaps in either SAP horizontal or specific verticals with composite applications, according to an analyst from Forrester Research Inc. Article | 15 Aug 2006
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Duet: Special Report
Duet, the jointly developed SAP-Microsoft product formerly known as "Mendocino," is unveiled. Get the basic information you need to know about it here. Article | 15 Aug 2006
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Duet: SAP customers see success, challenges ahead
SAP customers like what they see in the Microsoft-SAP Duet software, but some say it isn't ready for prime time, according to a recent survey from AMR Research Inc. Article | 08 Aug 2006
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Using virtual servers for communication between xMII servers
Did you know that the SAP xMII Virtual Server Connector can help you to query a remote xMII server without a direct connection to the data source? This tip explains how. Tip
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A composite application cookbook
This blog post discusses how to use the CAF/GP to model an application with two enterprise services and one external Web service with minimal coding. Tip
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Getting started with Dynamic Graphics in xMII 11.5
Are you intimidated by SVG/Dynamic Graphics in SAP xMII? Never fear, this SDN tip will give you a step-by-step tutorial to help you get started. Tip
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How to integrate SAP xMII with SAP ERP
You can accomplish communication between ERP and xMII in several ways. This tip from SAP Developer Network walks through all the major methods, including using a BLS transaction as a Web service or HTTP service, sending IDocs, and more. Tip
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Why NetWeaver matters as a composition platform, part two
Start practicing the BPX role. Have a look at a methodology used in NetWeaver to successfully transition business process requirements into business process models ready to be specified and implemented into composite processes within your domain area... Tip
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Why NetWeaver matters as a composition platform, part three
Truong completes his introduction to the Enterprise Process Framework by translating business process models into executable and manageable business processes. Tip
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Why NetWeaver matters as a composition platform, part one
SDN contributor Andre Truong discusses the benefits, challenges and opportunities NetWeaver presents as a composition platform for enterprise services architecture (ESA). Tip
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OLE from SAP
Here is an example of how to do OLE from SAP. Tip
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Up/downloading Dynpros in 4.x
This tip tells you how to upload and download Dynpros in 4.x Tip
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Moving from SAP xMII to another SAP area
Advice on moving from SAP xMII to another SAP area, such as PI or ABAP. Ask the Expert
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Generic Web service interface
Andre Truong clarifies a past response with further information on the interface for a generic Web service. Ask the Expert
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BAPIs in xApps; RFCs
A reader wonders whether BAPIs are a good fit for composite applications and how RFCs differ from other functional modules. Expert Andre Truong answers. Ask the Expert
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Middleware and composite applications
Can middleware overcome the shortcomings of MDD tools? Should developers of composite applications study at the business process level? Expert Andre Truong answers. Ask the Expert
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Installing SAP 64bit programs on AIX
How to install SAP 4.6C SR2 in 64bit installation program. Ask the Expert
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What happened to SAP JRA?
Ask the Expert
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Advice on field exits in a 4.6x environment
Read expert advice on using field exits in R/3 4.6x in this expert tip from applcation development guru Matt Billingham. Ask the Expert
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Moving from SAP xMII to another SAP area
Advice on moving from SAP xMII to another SAP area, such as PI or ABAP. Ask the Expert
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SAP exec talks partners, platforms and the SAP economy
Learn SAP partner ecosystem trends. SAP's Zia Yusuf discusses the developer network, NetWeaver development fund usage, and why he thinks SAP's model beats Salesforce.com's. Article
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Using virtual servers for communication between xMII servers
Did you know that the SAP xMII Virtual Server Connector can help you to query a remote xMII server without a direct connection to the data source? This tip explains how. Tip
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A composite application cookbook
This blog post discusses how to use the CAF/GP to model an application with two enterprise services and one external Web service with minimal coding. Tip
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Generic Web service interface
Andre Truong clarifies a past response with further information on the interface for a generic Web service. Ask the Expert
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Getting started with Dynamic Graphics in xMII 11.5
Are you intimidated by SVG/Dynamic Graphics in SAP xMII? Never fear, this SDN tip will give you a step-by-step tutorial to help you get started. Tip
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How to integrate SAP xMII with SAP ERP
You can accomplish communication between ERP and xMII in several ways. This tip from SAP Developer Network walks through all the major methods, including using a BLS transaction as a Web service or HTTP service, sending IDocs, and more. Tip
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BAPIs in xApps; RFCs
A reader wonders whether BAPIs are a good fit for composite applications and how RFCs differ from other functional modules. Expert Andre Truong answers. Ask the Expert
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xApps bring in $200 million in 2006; partners a key
SAP reported that xApps license revenue reached $200 million in 2006 and says partners will continue to be a key development force in the future. Article
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Middleware and composite applications
Can middleware overcome the shortcomings of MDD tools? Should developers of composite applications study at the business process level? Expert Andre Truong answers. Ask the Expert
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About SAP xApps
SAP xApps, or Composite Applications, are based on the SAP ESOA, meaning they use SAP enterprise SOA services and run on an SAP NetWeaver application server. SAP xApps include small-footprint software products from SAP, SAP partners and customers. Most xApps are targeted at specific industries or verticals.